Field Engineer - CNRL Sustaining - Fort McMurray, AB (EOI)

Primoris Services Corporation; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor in Alberta seeks a Field Engineer to provide technical support for project management and site activities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, substantial experience in industrial construction, and possess strong project management skills. This role includes responsibilities such as coordinating with subcontractors, managing documentation, and assisting with construction planning. Excellent benefits like healthcare and RRSP matching are offered.

Benefits

Health Care

Dental Care

Life Insurance

Weekly Pay Schedule

RRSP Matching

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience on industrial construction projects.
• Sound understanding of Project Controls and Scheduling.
• Experience managing a small group would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to project teams.
• Liaise with client’s construction management team.
• Prepare execution plans, schedules, and budget estimates.
• Assist with procurement of materials and subcontractors.
• Support document control and track project documents.

Skills

Interaction with management

Advanced project controls knowledge

Technical and analytical skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Knowledge of software systems

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Certified Engineering Technologist

Job description

Overview

Primoris Canada is an infrastructure contractor serving major firms in the oil, gas, power, petrochemical, and heavy oil industries and include services covering tailings and hydro-transport pipeline construction and maintenance, storage tank construction and maintenance, industrial facilities multi-discipline construction and maintenance, piping fabrication, and pipeline integrity services.

Summary

The Field Engineer is an integral part of the project team responsible for providing technical support to the project manager and site superintendent with Subcontractor coordination, material coordinating, estimating, engineering, and/or project control activities.

Location

Location: CNRL Sustaining, Fort McMurray, AB

Potential Start Date

Potential Start Date: Mid-October to early November

Shift

Shift: 7/7 Compressed

Travel

Travel: Flights provided to site from Edmonton, AB or Calgary, AB

Accommodations

Accommodations: Camp available

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to project teams, including review of client-supplied documentation, calculations, recommendations and interpretation of applicable codes.
• Liaise with client’s construction management team through Requests for Information (RFI) and Change Management documentation.
• Support and uphold Primoris Canada’s Safety Values.
• Assist with the preparation of execution plans, schedules and budget estimates.
• Assist with the preparation of Materials and Subcontractor Requisitions, including specifying the materials or scope of work to be procured as well as research approved alternative materials and products.
• Provide assistance to site superintendent with constructability reviews of future projects.
• Bid coordination and planning including preparation of scope of work documentation for sub-contractors, evaluation of sub-contractor quotations, and supporting project manager with award of sub-contracts.
• Support and oversee document control with receipt, tracking, and issuance of applicable project documents and revisions.
• Document any changes in scope from original contract along with detailed estimate and schedule impact.
• Identify and setup pay items and develop WBS with Project Management Team to align with internal and external reporting requirements and project estimate.
• Work with project controls to measure and validate field progress on scope and additional work as well as updating project schedule.
• Understand project scope of work and general overview of project contract.
• Support with completion of material take-offs from project drawings.
• Assist Quality Control with site inspections, document turnover, and completion of as-built drawings.
• Various other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a Certified Engineering Technologist.
• 5-10 years of experience on industrial construction projects
• Sound understanding of Project Controls and Scheduling
• Experience managing a small group would be considered an asset

Skills

• Able to interact with all levels of management
• Advanced knowledge of project controls principles
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Proficiency in use of MS Office products
• Strong knowledge of necessary software systems
• Advanced knowledge of software system capabilities and functionality
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Recognized for having specialized depth or breadth of expertise within area of focus
• Skill in developing policy and procedure documentation
• Working knowledge of construction and engineering services is preferred
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable situations with limited standardization
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to teach others what they know and to transfer subject matter knowledge and understanding to other employees and/or internal customers regarding why work is performed the way it is and how it impacts the broader organization
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Advocate of team concept

Benefits

• Health Care
• Dental Care
• Life Insurance
• Weekly Pay Schedule
• RRSP Matching

Pre-employment alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment.

Primoris embraces the belief that our employees are our greatest asset and most valuable resource. We realize that a successful company depends on skilled, happy workers. Because of this belief, we put forth every effort to make Primoris the employer of choice for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry; and company-paid career training contributes to employees’ professional development and advancement.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates chosen for further review will be contacted. All applications will be kept confidential and will be retained for future consideration.